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The San Luis Valley has at least 150 abandoned homes. A nonprofit is fixing them for people who need housing.

Tatiana Flowers

July 24, 2022 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Luis Valley, Colorado

Organizations in the San Luis Valley are identifying and renovating abandoned homes in an effort to alleviate the affordable housing crisis. Numerous projects are currently in progress to reach a goal of reducing demand by 20 to 30 percent within the next five years.

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Las preocupaciones por el coronavirus reviven la organización de los trabajadores en el problema

Carl Segestrom

July 23, 2022 |

High Country News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Trabajadores de siete plantas empacadoras en el valle de Yakima, Washington, que son considerados trabajadores escenciales y por lo tanto sus labores no se interrumpieron durante la pandemia por COVID-19, dicidieron hacer huelga cuando las condiciones de trabajo no se adaptaron a la realidad de la pandemia, poniendo sus vidas en peligro. Lograron la implementación de mejores condiciones y canales de comunicación directos con sus gefaturas, propietarios de las plantas y hasta el gobierno local.

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HAPPY GOES TO SCHOOL

Yecenu Sasetu

July 22, 2022 |

99.9 Kiss FM, Abuja |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Mpape, Abuja

In a community where economic barriers prevent children from getting an education, the Oakbridge Foundation provides free, quality primary school education for out of school children.

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A Mentorship Programme Is Turning Young PWDs Into A Thriving Workforce

Nathaniel Bivan

July 22, 2022 |

HumAngle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Peniel Foundation virtually connects people with disabilities with mentors to help them learn to achieve their goals, level up their career skills to access to better jobs and become financially independent. Since forming, the foundation has seen thousands join the program and go on to have great success in their careers and personal lives.

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United for LGBTQ Hotel Workers

Chris Rudisill

July 22, 2022 |

QNotes Carolinas |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Charlotte, North Carolina

Labor union UNITE HERE represents 300,000 working people in the U.S. and Canada across multiple industries including hotels, food service, manufacturing, and more. The union's Sleep with the Right People campaign aims to support LGBTQ+ hotel workers, who are historically discriminated against in the workplace.

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On Greece's recycling islands, no trash goes to waste

Sebastien Malo

July 22, 2022 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Greece, Tilos

Tilos, a Greek Island, has implemented a number of policies towards reaching a goal of zero waste. As of now, it recycles 86 percent of its trash, and has cut carbon and created jobs as a result.

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Sale of Carbon Curbing Mangrove Loss Along Kenyan Coast

Sharon Atieno

July 22, 2022 |

Science Africa |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

The Vanga Blue Forest group manages mangrove regrowth to conserve the plants, prevent deforestation, and sell carbon credits. These credits are purchased by individuals or companies to offset their carbon emissions by supporting a project limiting or eliminating emissions elsewhere.

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Banking on wheels: PNC to bring mobile services to underserved D-FW communities

Colbie Edmonds

July 21, 2022 |

Dallas Morning News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

PNC Bank is bringing a mobile branch to communities that don’t have sufficient access to banking. The RV-like unit is outfitted to be a functional banking service and was custom-built for this initiative. Services can be provided in English and Spanish and the goal of the mobile unit is to empower and educate users about what banking resources are available to them.

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Is Tree Planting A Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card On Climate?

Rachel Nuwer

July 21, 2022 |

Noēma |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Sri Lanka

Many tree-planting projects are too poorly designed and maintained to benefit the environment. Long-term upkeep, increased transparency, and listening to scientific evidence can help these projects succeed, but tree planting should not be the only practice relied on to midigate climate change.

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Au Cameroun, des réfugiés nigérians ayant dégradé leur camp sont maintenant à l'avant-garde du reboisement

Amindeh Blaise Atabong

July 21, 2022 |

Mongabay |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Cameroon

Au Cameroun, le camp de Minawao accueille plus de 50 000 réfugiés fuyant Boko Haram. Pour subvenir à leurs besoins, les bois clairsemés autour du camp ont été coupés pour du bois de chauffe ou pour construire des abris. Le projet « Reverdir Minawao », soutenu par les Nations-Unies, permet d'impliquer les réfugiés dans le reboisement de la zone et le choix des espèces plantées. Environ 400 000 arbres se dressent maintenant dans le camp. Le projet a aidé à réduire la tension avec les habitants alentours.

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